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Best Cities for Your Future

#1: Omaha, Neb.

A hot business climate, cool amenities and cheap-and-easy living earn Omaha our top spot.

#4: Colorado Springs, Colo.

Smart people flock to this city with a diverse economy and spectacular setting.

#8: Wichita, Kan.

Living costs are typical of a small prairie town, but you’ll enjoy big-city amenities.

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Tour the Best Value Cities 2011

Kiplinger's reporters on the best each city has to offer -- from cheap housing to the job market.

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With a strong creative class, these U.S. metro area cities are destined for success.

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A round-up of places with strong economies, job opportunities, cheap living costs and plenty of fun things to do.

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